2 weeks Ago By Jeremy Ng Jia Le
Taylor’s College has introduced its latest program, the Diploma in Digital Design (DIDD), aimed at preparing students for careers in Malaysia’s growing digital and creative industries The two-year course equips students with practical skills and digital expertise to thrive in today’s tech-driven world, while also supporting Malaysia’s Digital Economy Blueprint to develop future-ready talent. [L-R] Hijjaz Aziz, Program Director, Diploma in Digital Design, Taylor’s College, Ts Dr Wong Chee Kong, Head of School of Diploma and Professional Studies, Taylor’s College, Josephine Tan, Campus Director of Taylor’s College, with the program’s Work-Based Learning Partners, Ethan Teng from Crave FX, Jason Low from Virtualtech Frontier, and Nina Hayani, from iTrainKids. IMAGE: Taylor’s College Students can look forward to experimenting with cool tech like virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), and 3D modelling IMAGE: Taylor's College What sets the DIDD program at Taylor’s College apart is its emphasis on going beyond just theoretical knowledge.
Students will gain hands-on experience at top-tier facilities within Taylor’s Lakeside Campus like the Taylor’s Virtual Online Future Technology & Extended Reality (VORTEX XR Lab) and 3D Modelling Studio — spaces built specially for students to experiment and create. From integrating real-world objects into virtual environments via XR applications and devices, to creating 3D VR and XR environments on a 1:1 scale, students will get to explore new ideas and sharpen their creative skills using the latest tech. Hijjaz Aziz, Program Director of Diploma in Digital Design, Taylor’s College conducting an experiential session featuring Style-3DTM software and Taylor’s VORTEX XR Lab’s VR-Verse Zen Garden Drawing.
The session offered a glimpse into the learning outcomes students can expect. IMAGE: Taylor’s College During the launch event, DIDD program director Hijjaz Hamidi Abdul Aziz gave a sneak peek of what students can look forward to in the course. From sketching in a VR environment to designing fashion looks with digital styling tools, the session showcased how Taylor’s College is immersing students with the latest technology and real-world industry practices.
One of the biggest highlights of the DIDD program is its 20-week Work-Based Learning (WBL) module Taylor’s College is one of the few institutions in Malaysia to offer WBL for the DIDD program — and they’ve taken it a step further by extending it beyond the typical 12-week internship duration. Taking place in the final semester, students will work directly with industry partners like CraveFX, FusionWorks, iTrainKids, Geek Fam, Cause Effect Consultants, and Virtualtech Frontier on actual projects. An attendee designing an outfit with Style-3DTM software, incorporating a mix of traditional and modern styling.
IMAGE: Taylor’s College “This mode of learning provides continuous mentorship from industry experts, enhancing students’ learning experiences and significantly boosting their employability upon graduation,” said Ts Dr Wong Chee Kong, Head of School of Diploma and Professional Studies, Taylor’s College. Taylor’s College diploma graduates boast a 100% employability rate from 2021 to 2023 With its focus on practical learning and real-world industry exposure, it’s no wonder Taylor’s College diploma graduates are highly sought-after by employers. “Our forward-thinking curriculum and hands-on learning approach are designed to produce graduates who are not just industry-ready, but also capable of contributing meaningfully to Malaysia’s growth as a global digital hub,” explained Taylor’s College Campus Director, Josephine Tan.
She added that beyond investing in cutting-edge facilities, the DIDD program itself is built with the industry in mind. A Taylor’s VORTEX XR Lab staff demonstrating the VR-Verse Zen Garden Drawing using Virtual Reality technology to bring ideas to life. IMAGE: Taylor's College “This gives our students the confidence that when they graduate and step into the working world, they’ll already have the necessary industry skills to hit the ground running,” she said.
For students planning to continue their studies, the DIDD program gives graduates a fast track to Year 2 of the Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design (Honours), or to specialise by heading to the Bachelor of Design (Honours) in Creative Media at Taylor’s University. They can also progress to other related Bachelor’s Degrees, depending on their interests. Applications for the DIDD program are open, so don’t miss out! Find out more about the Diploma in Digital Design program at Taylor’s College on this website .
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